2010 UN concert better than ever.

Students parents were treated to a cultural music and dance extravaganza during the OFS High School UN Concert 2010 last month.

“I thought it [the concert] was fantastic,” said the concert director Ms. Calvert.
“I was very impressed with how hard the student’s worked.”

Hundreds of parents were treated to the concerts on September 16th in the school’s auditorium.
“Each year [the performances] get better and better,” a High School parent mentioned.

Students managed to pull of what was needed for the concert with even less preparation time than last year. 
“The effort everybody put into this definitely paid off,” Ms. Fogarty, an English teacher said.

Students had to give up precious free time, such as weekends and after school, to make this concert happen. 
“I was very impressed by the work everyone put in,” Ben, a student said.

Students were very pleased with the final result, as well as the parent’s overwhelming positive feedback for the concert.
“The performers never seem to disappoint me,” Iara, student council president said.

Students that had a chance to see the whole concert were thoroughly impressed. 
“Not only was the concert great, but then after heading downstairs, there was great food to be enjoyed from all over the world, too,” said a High School student.

The concert’s hype certainly lived up to expectations, and everyone looks forward to next year’s offerings.

Ryder cup

Who- The straight time, USA today, Aftonbladet, Wallstreet journal, Bangkok post.

What- The oldest team competition in golf between Europe and the USA. Two 12 man teams competing over two days. (Ryder cup)

When- Friday 1st October- 4th October. (this year it was played over four days due to bad weather in Wales.)

Where- Wales.

Why- Contested every two years.

How- Top stories in the sports sections.

So- This is the oldest golf tournament known to man. This golf tournament has two 12 man teams, USA and Europe. This special tournament bring together the best of all golfers and they battle it out on the green. It is the most viewed golf tournament in the world.

How- This news is covered in almost every newspaper out there as it is a world interest. This news in featured in the Sports section and the entertainment section.

Coverage a)- Sports

                  - Entertainment

Coverage b)- Right now is top news on newspapers, tv’s and on the online news sites.

Nothing has been left out from this news, everything is presented: pictures, videos and comments but some history about the cup itself. Visual, written and symbolic text is all there.

Patric kannberg

Media awareness #1

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67D04920100814

1. Type of media text- News article.

2. Source- Internet.

3. Message- The debate of weather they are going to build a mosque next to ground zero.

4. Audience- Americans.

5. Target audience- New yorkers ages 18-80.

6. Reaction- Shocked

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Media awareness #1

1. Type of media text: Commercial.

2. Source: TV.

3. Message: Pro line betting.

4. Audience: 25-40

5. Target audience: Both genderes ages 30-45.

6. Reaction: Not interested.

Media Awareness #2

1. Type of media text: Billboard.

2. Source: Orchard road.

3. Message: Youth olympic games in Singapore 2010.

4. Audience: Everyone.

5. Target audience: General ublic.

6. Reaction: Interested.

Media Awareness #3

1. Type of media text: Movie poster.

2. Source: Cathay cineleisure.

3. Message: Watch avatar.

4. Audience: Both genders.

5. Target audience: 8-80 year olds.

6. Reaction: Not interested.

Media Awareness #4

1. Type of media text: Magazine ad.

2. Source: Mens Health magazine.

3. Message: Get into shape fast.

4. Audience: Males.

5. Target audience: Males ages 18-25.

6. Reaction: Interested.

Media Awareness #5

1. Type of media text: Website advert.

2. Source: www.ccs.com

3. Message: Buy the new Supra Skytop’s.

4. Audience: Male skateboarders.

5. Target Audience: Male skateboarders ages 17-25.

6. Reaction: Interested. 

Newspaper vs. News online

Similarities:

- They both display the news.

-The biggest news companies make both online news and on a newspaper.

-Both show relevant pictures of the topic.

-Both show advertisements.

-Show the comapny name.

Differences:

-Online news are able to show videos and newspapers arent.

-Online news is more interactive.

-Newspaper is more accesable.

-On online news you are able to post your comments about the topic.

-No need for paper with online news.

Obama backs controversial New York mosque project (Media Studies analysis)

The message being delivered is that president Barack Obama thinks it’s ok to build a mosque next to ground zero despite the opposition of many conservatives and many New Yorkers.

The online newspaper Reuters is delivering this message.

Many of the families of those killed in the attacks have mounted an emotional campaign to block the community center, calling it provocative and a betrayal of the memory of the victims. There are several protests against the building of this mosque.

The positive aspect is being left out in the message.

I guess more or less its exaggerated how big of a deal this is because it’s not really gonna make that much of a difference.

Click here for the article.